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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1946
Page
8
The article accuses Joe Curran of letting Communist influence infiltrate and loot the Maritime Union. It argues the union’s payroll is bloated with unneeded staff, contributing to a fiscal hole, and links the situation to broader gains by communist groups and figures across labor and media.
Gallup surveys indicate Republican gains in New England Middle Atlantic and the Midwest with 56 percent in East Central and West Central areas while Democratic strength fades in New England and Middle Atlantic. The West Central states show a 4 point rise to 56 percent compared with 1944.
Kenneth Dixon aided Mrs. Dixon with house cleaning and caused property damage and accidents including broken light globes torn lamp cords and a cut finger. He recalls a habit of yelling from Mrs Dixon and jokes it will be a long time before she asks for help again.
A dense OCR fragment lists crossword clues and a long opinion piece attacking the American Communist movement and Joe Curran. The political text alleges Moscow control over American shipping, cites Earl Browder and Ayn Rand, and urges immediate government action. It ends with a copyright notice from 1946.
The article notes the long road to a formal peace, warning earlier precedents delay treaties. It cites Cornwallis 1781 to 1784, Armistice 1918 to 1921, and predicts a lengthy process as major powers argue over terms. It discusses slow apparel recovery and world food balance, with views from CPA Director John D. Small and Undersecretary Dean Acheson. It also contrasts militaristic histories with modern decline, mentioning Denmark Sweden and Norway as nonmilitaristic models.
Glenn Hall leads the Chamber of Commerce Round Up contest for man of the month with C. F. Collier in second. The title goes to the member who signs the most new members, listing entrants such as Graybar Electric, Sherwin Williams, Chas. T. Hook, Curry Motor Freight Line and others.
Capt. Eugene Safford sub district commander of army recruiting will direct activities of the local recruiting station for the next ten days while director Lt. A C Smith is on vacation.
A reader questions the ethics of government policy on labor and taxation. He compares Petrillo and Lewis, noting Petrillo’s indictments and radio stand-by pay while Lewis benefits from coal taxes. He asks why taxation is moral for one union leader and illegal for another, and criticizes inflationary policy tied to coal and records.
President Truman signed a 7.263 billion dollar appropriation bill financing the War Department for its first postwar year. The measure funds atomic bomb project operations, military relief, and governance in occupied territories, and is about one third of the Army's prior appropriation.
An old advertisement advises workers to protect eyes by avoiding unnecessary eye use reading in poor light and exposure to dust wind or overwork. It promotes Lavoptik as a quick soothing remedy for inflamed sore itching and granulated eyelids with a money back guarantee and claims 30 years of success available at all drug stores.
Mr and Mrs W F Lampe and their children of 2111 Van Buren have left for Fort Worth for a ten day vacation with plans for leisure and sightseeing during their trip.
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